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Susan\u2019s journey, from the garage she rented to Larry and Sergey \u2026 to leading teams across consumer products and building our Ads business \u2026 to becoming the CEO of YouTube, one of the world\u2019s most significant platforms, is inspiring by any measure. But she didn\u2019t stop there. As one of the earliest Googlers — and the first to take maternity leave — Susan used her position to build a better workplace for everyone. And in the years that followed, her advocacy around parental leave set a new standard for businesses everywhere. Susan was also deeply passionate about education. She realized early on that YouTube could be a learning platform for the world and championed “edutubers” — especially those who extended the reach of STEM education to underserved communities.<\/p>\n
Over the last two years, even as she dealt with great personal difficulties, Susan devoted herself to making the world better through her philanthropy, including supporting research for the disease that ultimately took her life. I know that was very meaningful to her and I\u2019m so glad she took the time to do it.<\/p>\n
Susan always put others first, both in her values and in the day to day. I\u2019ll never forget her kindness to me as a prospective \u201cNoogler\u201d 20 years ago. During my Google interview she took me out for an ice cream and a walk around campus. I was sold – on Google and Susan.<\/p>\n
I feel so fortunate to have spent so many years working with Susan closely, as I\u2019m sure many of you do — she was absolutely loved by her teams here. Her time on earth was far too short, but she made every minute count.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re in close touch with Susan\u2019s family, including her husband and fellow Googler, Dennis. We will share more soon about how we’re going to celebrate her incredible life. In the meantime, let\u2019s honor Susan\u2019s memory by continuing to build a Google she would be proud of.<\/p>\n
-Sundar<\/p>\n<\/div>\n